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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE XR Series Wireless Access Points XR520H Nov 01, 2013...
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide is a registered trademark of Xirrus, Inc. All other trademarks and brand names are marks of their respective holders. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced or disclosed in whole or in part by any means without the written consent of Xirrus, Inc.
Only Xirrus-supplied power injectors, or 802.3af or 802.3at PoE-compliant switches, may be used to power the XR520H. The XR520H is powered by one injector port rated at 20W or higher. The Xirrus PoGE Power Injector requires an AC outlet. See the PoGE Installation Guide for more information.
XR520H Quick Installation Guide 2) Choose a Suitable Location The XR520H is tested to IP65 water proof and dust proof requirements to protect against severely wet and dusty environments. For optimal placement, we recommend that a predictive survey be performed by a qualified Xirrus partner.
5) Mount the Access Point on a Pole or Wall 5a) Pole Mounting For pole mounting, Xirrus recommends using metal straps (not included with the Access Point). The metal straps can be obtained from BAND-IT-IDEX, Inc. (www.BAND-IT-IDEX.com). See their web site for additional contact information. Complete the following steps to mount the Access Point to a pole.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide Hand tighten the Band-It strap through the pole mounting bracket, thread it through the strap buckle and then bend the strap back. Using the Band-It tool, place the tool onto the strap. Rotate the Band-It tool so that it can pull the excess ...
XR520H Quick Installation Guide Your installation should now appear as shown here. Using a hammer, bend back and flatten the remaining strap. Using a hammer, bend and flatten the two tabs on the buckle to hold the flattened strap end in place.
Use low-loss outdoor-rated coaxial cables terminated with N Male to Reverse Polarity TNC connectors for connection to the AP antenna ports (e.g., Xirrus part number ANT-CAB-195-10-MM). Note that some antennas include integrated cables as part of the unit, and these do not need separate cables.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide The Ethernet cable must be terminated with a simple RJ45 plug with the tab exposed, as shown on the left below. Do not use a plug with a tab protector boot, as shown on the right. This will not seat properly in the waterproof connector, and the assembly will not be watertight.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide Attach the split washer and split rubber grommet over the cable. Seat the washer in the sealing nut and slide the grommet into the connector body. Snug all of the components together as shown, but leave the RJ45 connector ...
5GHz. Then you must configure the Access Point to correspond in Step 11: set IAP1 to the 2.4GHz band and IAP2 to the 5GHz band. NOTE: To use a 3x3 MIMO antenna type with the XR520H, connect to the +45 and -45 ...
Use Mobilize to specify the initial settings for your Array(s) before you receive your shipment. Once the Array has booted and has Internet connectivity, it will automatically contact Xirrus Mobilize for cloud-based zero-touch provisioning. Mobilize will install the Array’s license, upgrade the Array to the latest software version if needed, and push your initial configuration onto the Array.
XR520H Quick Installation Guide Dimensions XR520H Dimensions 9.9 in 25.1 cm 2.75 in 7.0 cm 10.1 in 25.6 cm Note: Depth (2.75 in) includes the height of the protrusions built into the top and bottom of unit for screws. Mounting Bracket Dimensions 3.2 in...
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Xirrus equipment. Additionally, verify that the ambient operating temperature does not exceed 65°C. Software used by the modular Access Points (APs) is covered by the Xirrus Software License and Product Warranty Agreement.
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WARNING: Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. WARNING: Incorrect installation of Xirrus Access Points may invalidate FCC, CE mark, or other regulatory compliance approvals. Customers are responsible for any legal violations from operation of un-approved equipment or incorrect installation.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide CAUTION: Xirrus PoGE Injectors rely on the building’s installation for over current protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A (U.S.) or 240 VAC, 10A (International) is used on all current-carrying conductors.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following safety measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Xirrus Access Points are certified to the requirements of RSS-210. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.
This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware and hardware) provided and/or supported by Xirrus Inc. The use of software or firmware not supported/provided by Xirrus Inc. may result that the equipment is no longer compliant with the regulatory requirements.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide Français [French] Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la Directive 1999/5/EC. ĺslenska [Icelandic] Þetta tæki er samkvæmt grunnkröfum og öðrum viðeigandi ákvæðum Tilskipunar 1999/5/EC. Italiano [Italian] Questo apparato é conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi sanciti dalla Direttiva 1999/5/CE.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide CE Marking: For the Xirrus Wireless Access Point, the CE mark and Class-2 identifier opposite are affixed to the equipment and its packaging: WEEE Compliance: Natural resources were used in the production of this equipment. This equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact ...
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EU member states, the EU Directive 1999/5/EC has also been implemented in those countries. RF Exposure Generic Information The Xirrus Access Point products are designed to comply with the following national and international standards on Human Exposure to Radio Frequencies: US 47 Code of Federal Regulations Part 2 Subpart J ...
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Only antennas provided by Xirrus for use with the product should be installed. The use of any other antennas may cause damage to the access points or violate regulatory emission limits and will not be supported by Xirrus.
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Industry Canada Guidelines for Exposure to Radio Waves The Xirrus Access Points include radio transmitters and receivers. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) as referenced in Health Canada Safety Code 6.
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XR520H Quick Installation Guide You can obtain additional information from the following organizations: World Health Organization Internal Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection at this URL: www.who.int/emf United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board at this URL: www.nrpb.org.uk Cellular Telecommunications Association at this URL: www.wow-com.com ...
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